Role of the posterior deep deltoid ligament in ankle fracture stability: A biomechanical cadaver study

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World Journal of Orthopedics

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World J Orthop. Nov 18, 2022; 13(11): 969-977
Published online Nov 18, 2022. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v13.i11.969

Table 1 Study protocol

Experimental step	Specimen
A	Intact
B	AITFL divided
C	Fibula osteotomy at the level of syndesmosis
D	PITFL divided
E	Superficial and anterior deep deltoid ligament divided
F	Posterior deep deltoid ligament divided
G	Fracture & syndesmosis fixation

AITFL: Anterior inferior tibiofibular ligament; PITFL: Posterior inferior tibiofibular ligament.

Citation: McCormack DJ, Solan M, Aziz S, Faroug R, Kirmani S, Wright G, Mangwani J. Role of the posterior deep deltoid ligament in ankle fracture stability: A biomechanical cadaver study. World J Orthop 2022; 13(11): 969-977
URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2218-5836/full/v13/i11/969.htm
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5312/wjo.v13.i11.969

McCormack DJ, Solan M, Aziz S, Faroug R, Kirmani S, Wright G, Mangwani J. Role of the posterior deep deltoid ligament in ankle fracture stability: A biomechanical cadaver study. World J Orthop 2022; 13(11): 969-977 [PMID: 36439368 DOI: 10.5312/wjo.v13.i11.969]

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